Biological Molecules

Main source of energy in most organisms.

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Nucleic Acid

• Lipid

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Used for concentrated energy sources and cell membranes.

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Nucleic Acid

• Lipid

Used to transmit genetic information.

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Nucleic Acid

• Lipid

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Used to speed up chemical reactions (enzymes).

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Nucleic Acid

• Lipid

What are the organic macromolecules that make up living organisms. (click all that apply)

• carbohydrates

• proteins

• water

• lipids

The biological role of water ... (click all that apply)

• helps digest food

• is a good insulator

• is a source of energy

• is a solvent.

Which category of carbon-based molecules includes sugars and starches?

• unsaturated fatty acids

• phospholipids

• proteins

• carbohydrates

Fats, oils, and cholesterol are all types of

• cell membranes

• hormones

• lipids

• fatty acid

Which contains more molecules?

• monomer

• polymer

• Giant molecules that contain carbon and are the main components of organisms.

• monomer

• polymer

• macromolecule

• micromolecule

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